Revised Ryukyus boxscore shows heavy Japanese losses
Admiral Chester Nimitz reported 77 Japanese ships sunk or damaged off the Ryukyus and 82 aircraft destroyed, with additional losses in Luzon raids. The updated tally includes submarines, cargo ships, escorts, and small craft, while American losses were eight planes. Peleliu and other battles continued with pockets of resistance remaining on Angaur and Peleliu.
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Pacific Fleet Headquarters
Pearl Harbor
Adm
Chester W. Nimitz
Ryukyu Islands
Nimitz
Ryukyus
Japan
Luzon
Aparr
Ryukyu
Ohe Yama
Naha
Okinawa Island
Taft Sane
U. S
Formosa
Palaus
Peleliu
Philipines
Angaur
Babeltituap
Western Pacific
Death ruled an accidental overdose of sleeping pills
Oakland, Calif. Oct. 13 The death of Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson in her hotel room last September 27 was ruled an accidental overdose of a barbital compound sleeping tablets by a coroner after medical testimony. Pathologist Dr. Mary Ruth Oldt said the stomach contents indicated death from shock and respiratory failure due to overdosage, with a kidney ailment contributing. Coroner Mark Lo Emerson noted the possibility of forgetfulness leading to taking too many pills, while Dr. Oldt added the kidney condition could worsen with such a drug. Chief Deputy Coroner Bernard Sungerz testified about McPherson’s son, then an infant, and his lack of knowledge about his mother taking pills.
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Oakland
Calif
Aimee Sempie McPherson
Mary Ruth Dldt
Western Laboratories of
Mark Lo Emerson
Dr. Oldt
Cungare
Reg
War Front Signs and Shifting German Defenses
War analyst Kirke Simpson reports Allied plans near Aachen and the Dutch frontier with renewed tempo. Observers note Eisenhower’s favorable weather window and Montgomery’s buildup from Arnhem to Overloon while German armored units suffer heavy losses. Russian pressure grows toward Budapest as reserves from Poland prove scarce, threatening a broader winter crisis on multiple fronts.
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First Army
Aachen
Arnhem-Emmecich
RMI
Balkan
Hungary
Budapest
Danube
Poland
Naz
Hunsary Gt
Austria
Balkans
Sava
Rus Thee
Tito
Mas Desmand
Aussia
West Front
Germany
New District Scout Executive Introduced at Dinner
Clarence Uiler, newly coined executive of the National Capital Area Boy Scouts, was introduced to regional leaders at a dinner at the Francis Beatt Key hotel. He spoke on the founding of Scouting by Lord Baden-Powell and the twelve points of the Scout Law, with 47 Scouters in attendance. Troop 6 and Troop 265 from Buckestown, the new troop sponsored by the Pythians, were represented. Rev W C Roval introduced Mr Urffer, Benjamin B Rosenstock presented retiring Key District executive F Russell Young with a gift, Alvey Renn presided.
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Clarence Uiler
Natiwal Capital Area
Boy Scouts
Ineal
Francis Beatt Key Hotel
Philadelphia
Lynn Drake
National Capital Area
Lord Baden-Powell
England
Sik Ubeduets
Line Frederick Is
Pythias Bugkesstown
Stone Counry
W. C. Roval
Urffer
Benjamin B. Rosenstock
F. Russell Young
Francis Scott Key
Alvey ¥ Renn
Cpl Miller Writes From Foxhole
Corporal Lloyd J. Miller Jr., of Frederick, sends a front line letter dated September 2 from Germany recounting the advance through Belgium into the Reich. He notes heavy shelling and moments of danger, but says troops held positions. he adds Paris welcomed American forces and describes bringing back a French invasion paper from the city. His earlier wound was minor, with a small piece of shrapnel removed and a short hospital stay before resuming duty.
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U. S
Lloyd J. Miller, Jr
Ilomer Miller
North Market Street
Germany
Corp. Miller
Belgium
Reich
Frederick
Corp
Maller
Rance
War Department
Ely
Miller
England
Unitaly
Paris
Corp Miller
Army
Two Year Old Fillies Vie In Sciama Stakes At Laurel
Eleven two year old fillies race barrier in the 19th Sciama Stakes at Laurel with a $10,090 added purse. Favorite entries include Busher Ace Card and Subdued among double stakes winners this year. A strong field features Monsoon Reece East G, Display Flight and Dear Virginia with Arcara Permane Wolff slated to ride the favorites.
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E Bradley
Busher
Walter M. Perefords
Ace Card
Liem
Gydon Plupps
Col CV. Whitnes
Monsoon
Reece
Lows J
New York
Arcara
Bobby Permane
Subdued
Georgie Wolff
Gilorette
Thurmont Man Slightly Wounded in Italy
Leo Miller of Thurmont was slightly wounded in Italy on September 26. His mother, Daisy E. Miller, was informed by telegram from the War Department that she would be advised of any further developments.
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Pet
Leo &. Miller
Thurmont
Italy
Daisy E. Miller
War Department
Hollywood Girl Georgette Bauerdorf Murdered in Hollywood
Georgette Bauerdorf twenty was found in her sister’s apartment bathtub with evidence of rape and strangulation. An autopsy is ordered as investigators seek a soldier believed involved. June Ziegler, twenty, said they were at the Hollywood Canteen Wednesday night and Georgette was forced to go with a soldier.
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Hollywood
Gel
Georgette Bauerdorf
Garner Brown
Sheriffs Offer
Sim
Bitsy Rheierdart
GauRnler Ab
George Bauerdorf
Ofl
New York
Miss Bawerdorf
June Ziegler
Georgette
Hollywood Canteen
Police Court Forfeitures Highlight Evening Hearings
In a nearly empty police court Friday Magistrate Edward J. Smith saw no appearances for hearings. Two colored women Virginia Fredericks and Mildred Bell each forfeited five collateral for disturbing the peace by fighting. Several others, including Charles G. Cole. Charles W. Meeks and Carroll M. Butler, forfeited collateral amounts for traffic violations. Ollie D. Snoots gained a remittance of fine but forfeited costs after explaining she misunderstood the law governing passing a stopped school bus in the same direction.
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Edward J. Smith
Virginia Fredericks
West All Saints St
Mildred Bell
South Bentz St
Harry Holsinger
Charles G. Cole
Market St
Talmadge B. Pierce
Glencoe
Charles W. Meeks
Cumberland
Carroll M. Butler
Louisville
Ollie D. Snoots
Brunswick
Smith
Fatal Electric Line Accident Near Gettysburg
Keith Bible a 29 year old grocery employee from Medford Carrell County was fatally burned when he touched 7200 volt Rural Electrification Administration lines near White Hall Mt Pleasant township. He was thrown 35 feet, suffering a fractured neck and chest. He died Wednesday, leaving a widow and one son Virgil. Funeral services were held at MWornock with interment at St Lukes Lutheran cemetery near Bonneaville.
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Gettsyburg
Rural Electrification Administration
Keith Bible
Medford
Carrell County
White Hall
Mt. Pleasant
Bible
Virgil
Mwornock
St. Lukes Lutheran Cemetery
Bonneauville
Heavy Showers Fail To Raise Reservoir Level
Friday showers brought about four tenths of an inch in Piederickerry but Fishing Creek reservoir remained 12 feet below the top. Delover total near normal at less than an inch below average after ten days of precipitation in the month. A power pole fire in Market Space knocked out two high tension lines, cutting the main feeder to the city lights for a time.
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Piederickerry
Fishing Creek
Marnina
Delover
Harmon Staley
End of Finger Cut Off Incident in Middletown Yard
A younger brother loses the finger tip in an accidental mishap in the yard of Mr. and Mrs. Friank Slifer. The incident appears in a brief local report. Desert plants show rapid growth as hot weather approaches.
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Winie
Ux Middletowns
Friank Slifer
Thomas
Desert
Boosters Night Held By Ballenger Grange
Ballenger Grange held Boosters Night with about 60 attendees from Ballenger and Washington County. Past masters and charter members recalled 1916 founding as L Keller Shark spoke on Grange history. Master David Derr welcomed guests, remarks and music filled the program, with plans announced for a State Grange gathering in December at Hagerstown.
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Grange
L Keller Shark
Washington County
Pomond
State Grange
Ballenger Grange
Bal- Tenger Grange
Teese Duchew
Hagerstown
Six Maryland Amendments Darken Ballot Choices
In Frederick County voters face six proposed amendments to the Maryland Constitution on election day. Four concern statewide issues, with two purely Baltimore city matters. The amendments cover Court of Appeals reorganization, circuit judge reassignment, church land gifts and wills, and the publication of amendments. Voters may be unsure of five of the six, delaying count and final returns.
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Frederick County
Maryland
Court of Appeals
Mr. Vater
Baltimore
General Assembly
Whispering Campaign Charged By Hannegan
New York October 13 Democratic National Chairman Robert E Hannegan accused the opposition of a whispering campaign about President Roosevelt health. Republican chair Herbert Brownell Jr called the charge unfounded. Hannegan said the White House would decide on campaign travel as invitations from major cities arrive and the President weighs options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert E Hannegan
U S Forces Hit Formosa in Two-Day Air and Sea Offensive
Pearl Harbor dispatch reports a two day strike against Formosa by Vice Admiral Mitscher’s task force and the Third Fleet. Japanese losses include 396 planes destroyed and 27 ships sunk, with 45 American planes lost. Japanese air power limited by early surprises and damaged bases on Formosa. Newsprint shortages in Ireland noted.
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U.S. Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor
Formosa
Adm
Chester W. Nimitz
U. S
U.S
Vice Adin
Marc A. Mitscher
Ffteen
Halsey-Mitscher
Ackack
Nimitz
Pescadores
China
Halsey- Mitscher
DNB
Repeal Of Intentions Act Is Voted Down
Baltimore Oct. The Legislative Council rejected a proposal to repeal the declarations of intentions act while approving changes in state election statutes. Mil ton Dick opposed removing repeal from the bill. The commission’s revisions expand election board powers, create a statewide registration, erase death and relocation records, cut petition fees, allow voting machines, set uniform penalties, and drop residency affidavits. Hilary Ganss chaired the revision commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Legislative Council
General Assembly
Milton Dick
R-Allegany
Commission
Boards of Supervisors of Elections
Hilary Ganss
Loyal Followers Meet at Woodsboro Lutheran Class
The Loyal Followers class of the Woodsboro Lutheran Sunday School met on Sept. 26 at Mrs. Wil ton Stitely's home. Devotions, readings, and prayers were led by several members, with songs and poems. The group planned to join the Mission ary Society, enjoyed refreshments, and noted attendees including Gail Catshall, teacher, and Elizabeth Hahn.
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Woodsboro Lutheran Sunday School
Wilton Stitely
Earl Hawkins
Jesus
Edith Cramer
Charles Hann
Carl Boller, Jr
Rell
Missionary Society
Stitely
Gail , Catshall
Harold Shorb
Hilda Measel
Arlene Measell
Eveline Lenhart
Louise Kline
Virginia Boller
Virginia Hawkins
Elizabeth Hahn
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Gerentigus
Kirke L. Simpson
Associated Press
Ipress
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Nant Siegfried Ling
Montgomery
Second Army
Arnhem
Maas
Curtis W. Henning
Harry O. Henning
Frvt
Dean F. Henning
Merz Fred Henning
Thurmont Corp
Henning
New Guinea
Pvt
Curtis Henning
Fort McClellan
Ala
India
United States
John Henning
Cpl. Miller
Foxhole
Lauret
Franklin M. Cru
T.3
Crummitt
Pvt. Crummitt
William FE. Crummitt
Middletown
France
New Britain
REA
Gettysburg
Boosters
Hannegan
Aas Film Rail
Allen’s
North Market ST
Stevens Airport
Lewistown
Ireland
Eire
Cal
Bernie's Arena
ASCAP
South Market
C.e.cline& Son
Frederick, Md
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